Identification

Namevaleric acid
IUPACpentanoic acid
CAS Number109-52-4
EINECS203-677-2
FDA UNIIGZK92PJM7B
Molecular FormulaC5 H10 O2
Molecular Weight102.13310000
MDL NumberMFCD00004413
Nikkaji NumberJ1.504K
Beilstein0969454
CoE Number7
XlogP31.40 (est)

Regulatory

JECFA Food Flavoring90 valeric acid
DG SANTE Food Flavourings08.007 valeric acid
FEMA Number3101
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)109-52-4 ; VALERIC ACID
FDA RegulationFDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est)
Assay 99.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed Yes
Specific Gravity 0.93900 to 0.94200 @ 20.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est). 7.823 to 7.848
Refractive Index 1.40700 to 1.41100 @ 20.00 °C.
Melting Point -35.00 to -34.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point 184.00 to 186.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg, 112.00 to 113.00 °C. @ 50.00 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure 0.452000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Vapor Density 3.5 ( Air = 1 )
Flash Point 192.00 °F. TCC ( 88.89 °C. )
logP (o/w) 1.390
Soluble in alcohol
Insoluble in water

Cosmetic Information

CosIngcosmetic data
Cosmetic Usesperfuming agents

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Description
at 1.00 % in propylene glycol.
Acidic and sharp, cheese-like, sour milky, tobacco, with fruity nuances
Unpleasant, Penetrating, Rancid
Taste Description at 100.00 ppm.

Safety Information

Preferred SDSView
European informationMost important hazard(s):
Oral/Parenteral Toxicityoral-mouse LD50 600 mg/kg
Dermal Toxicitysubcutaneous-mouse LD50 3590 mg/kg
Inhalation Toxicityinhalation-mouse LC50 4100 mg/m3/2H

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements', 'BEHAVIORAL: ALTERED SLEEP TIME (INCLUDING CHANGE IN RIGHTING REFLEX)\nLUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION\nBEHAVIORAL: CONVULSIONS OR EFFECT ON SEIZURE THRESHOLD']

Safety in Use

Categoryflavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety AssessmentSearch
Structure ClassI
baked goods-
beverages(nonalcoholic)-
beverages(alcoholic)-
breakfast cereal-
cheese-
chewing gum-
condiments / relishes-
confectionery froastings-
egg products-
fats / oils-
fish products-
frozen dairy-
fruit ices-
gelatins / puddings-
granulated sugar-
gravies-
hard candy-
imitation dairy-
instant coffee / tea-
jams / jellies-
meat products-
milk products-
nut products-
other grains-
poultry-
processed fruits-
processed vegetables-
reconstituted vegetables-
seasonings / flavors-
snack foods-
soft candy-
soups-
sugar substitutes-
sweet sauces-

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Potential Uses

FR apple FR castoreum FL cheese FL milk FL/FR petitgrain lemon petitgrain FR pineapple

Natural Occurrence

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Synonyms

butane carboxylic acid 1- butane carboxylic acid butane-1-carboxylic acid butanecarboxylic acid 1- butanecarboxylic acid kyselina valerova LEA pentanic acid pentanoic acid 1- pentanoic acid N- pentanoic acid pentoic acid propyl acetic acid propylacetic acid valerianic acid valeriansaeure N- valeric acid valeric acid FCC valeric acid, natural valericacid PubMed: Characterization of odorants causing an atypical aroma in white pepper powder (Piper nigrum L.) based on quantitative measurements and orthonasal breakthrough thresholds. PubMed: Volatile flavor components of stored nonfat dry milk. PubMed: Aroma-active components of nonfat dry milk. PubMed: Gaseous pollutants emitted from a mechanical biological treatment plant for municipal solid waste: odor assessment and photochemical reactivity. PubMed: The effect of protease and nonstarch polysaccharide enzymes on manure odor and ammonia emissions from finisher pigs. PubMed: Volatile organic compounds at swine facilities: a critical review. PubMed: Multiple headspace-solid-phase microextraction as a powerful tool for the quantitative determination of volatile radiolysis products in a multilayer food packaging material sterilized with γ-radiation. PubMed: Odor compounds from different sources of landfill: characterization and source identification. PubMed: Modification of selected bacteria and markers of protein fermentation in the distal gastrointestinal tract of pigs upon consumption of chitosan is accompanied by heightened manure odor emissions. PubMed: The effect of aliphatic carboxylic acids on olfaction-based host-seeking of the malaria mosquito Anopheles gambiae sensu stricto. PubMed: Characterization of odorants causing an atypical aroma in white pepper powder (Piper nigrum L.) based on quantitative measurements and orthonasal breakthrough thresholds. PubMed: Quick determination of malodor-causing fatty acids in manure by capillary electrophoresis. PubMed: Immunochemical determination of 2,4,6-trichloroanisole as the responsible agent for the musty odor in foods. 1. Molecular modeling studies for antibody production. PubMed: Aroma-active components of nonfat dry milk. PubMed: A two-choice discrimination method to assess olfactory performance in pigtailed macaques, Macaca nemestrina. PubMed: Modular representations of odorants in the glomerular layer of the rat olfactory bulb and the effects of stimulus concentration. PubMed: Quantification and sensory studies of character impact odorants of different soybean lecithins. PubMed: Odor structure-activity relationships of carboxylic acids correspond between squirrel monkeys and humans. PubMed: Electrocortical and autonomic alteration by administration of a pleasant and an unpleasant odor. PubMed: Enhancement of the turtle olfactory responses to fatty acids by treatment of olfactory epithelium with phosphatidylserine. PubMed: [Study on odor control using wood vinegars (II). Application of wood vinegars to piggery wastes]. PubMed: Characterization of trace amounts of odorants (sulfur compounds, oxygenates, hydrocarbons, phenols and lower fatty acids) in air in an ICU room.